Congressmember John Mannion

The House bill includes deep cuts to the safety net program which serves veterans, those with disabilities, and low- income families.

The friendly, invitation-only event lacked the drama of others across the country where constituents yelled at their representatives.

Pres. Trump signed an executive order to largely dissolve the department, but only Congress can take such drastic action.

Two Central New Yorkers with agricultural ties attended President Trump’s joint address to Congress as guests of Senator Schumer and Congressmember Mannion. One is a longtime farmer, and the other is a recently fired USDA employee.

The Trump administration has arbitrarily fired federal workers and instituted sweeping funding freeze, on top of removing guardrails designed to keep executive power in check.

The state senator has attended orientation and secured a small one-bedroom apartment in the nation's capital.